Im looking to get into 3D, i currently fly The Stryker F27Q, and picked up an E-Flite Carbon Z Yak a couple of months ago, and comfortable flying scale but nothing 3d . i find it a bit intimidating, and was hoping to pick up a smaller foamy for easy transport in the car etc.

Ive had a look at the RC Factiory Yak 39", and this seems to be the better option for me as i need something which can handle some wind but also not too large. i was under the impression that this would be better than the the 32" for handling wind?

I've got 12 or so flights on mine now and I love it! I did have to put a thicker carbon spar in mine though as the wings flexed more than I would have liked. I used a 2x8x600mm carbon bar and now the plane is locked in. It does knife edge spins and flies well beyond what I am capable of.

Next problem is, ive got to installing the ailerons and the instructions suggest to install the aileron control horn on the edge of the aileron. If you look at my picrure attached you can see that the control horn will have to be placed much further in to for the control rod to fit.

The only other option is to cut the rod to fit the length, but i would have thought this would significantly decrease my throws. (i also have some carbon rod/clevis which can be used in place of the z bend rods )
This is my first build ive taken on, im taking my time, but its testing my patience

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Here is a pic of how to install the servos, horns and rod.
The horn must be on the edge of the aileron hinge with the hole that the control rod will be in centered directly over the hinge line (crease).
For the control rod, use a Z bend on one end and leave the other end straight.
Use adjustable connector for the straight end of the control rod like Du-bro mini E/Z Connectors.
Once everything is installed, bind up you radio to your receiver and get all of your servos centered up. Then center you surfaces and then you can tighten up the E/Z connects.

Final bit of advice i hope
The manual suggests COG 0.5mm behind the tab at the wing root. what does this mean, i cant see any tab.
to test the cog, do i turn the plane upside down and does the battery go on top or bottom of plane?

a picture of where the battery should sit would be very helpful. (im dying to take the plane out, weather is perfect!)